Active OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employees
Eligibility Criteria:
The active OPEIU/PSSU/PDA employee must be permanent/full-time (or permanent/part-time employed at least 50 percent) and in an active pay status. Tuition waiver applications can be submitted for the first semester/session following the employee's hire date.
Tuition Waiver Benefit:
Active OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee (Full-time or part-time)
- 100 percent waiver of tuition for six undergraduate credits per fall and spring semester (up to four credits per winter or summer session)
- Waiver of Activity, Health, Technology, and Transportation fees
- IUP only - no tuition waiver benefit at other Pennsylvania State System schools
- No tuition waiver benefit for graduate credits
Spouse Active OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee (Full-time or Part-time)
- No tuition waiver benefits
Child of Active OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee (Full-time or Part-time)
- 100 percent waiver of tuition at IUP up to two full years* past the date of completion of the child's first undergraduate degree. *Indefinite if child is dependent for IRS purposes.
- Waiver of Technology Fee
- IUP only - no tuition waiver benefit at other State System schools
No tuition waiver benefit for graduate credits
Retired OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employees
Retired OPEIU/PSSU/PDA employees, their spouses,and their children are not eligible for Tuition Waiver Benefit at IUP or any other State System school.
Permanently Disabled or Deceased OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employees
Eligibility Criteria:
The permanently disabled OPEIU/PSSU/PDA employee must have at least 10 years of service with the State System of Higher Education and became permanently disabled while an active employee.
The deceased OPEIU/PSSU/PDA employee must have had at least 10 years of service with the State System of Higher Education and became deceased while an active employee.
Tuition Waiver Benefit:
Permanently Disabled or Deceased OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee: no tuition waiver benefit
Spouse of Permanently Disabled or Deceased OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee: no tuition waiver benefit
Child of Permanently Disabled or Deceased OPEIU/PSSU/PDA Employee
- 100 percent waiver of tuition up to two full years* past the date of completion of the child's first undergraduate degree. *Indefinite if child is dependent for IRS purposes.
- Waiver of Technology Fee
- IUP only - no tuition waiver benefit at other State System schools
- No tuition waiver benefit for graduate credits
Eligibility Grid for OPEIU/PSSU/PDA
Benefit Grid for OPEIU/PSSU/PDA
IUP Tuition Reimbursement Program for OPEIU
Reference (University Tuition Waiver Policy)